Soapmaking for the First Time

Join the millions who already enjoy the popular craft that combines color, fragrance, artistic design, practical use--and even healing. It's easy to learn the basics of how to collect materials and use molds. The fun really begins as you select your favorite shades and scents, and add natural botanical elements. Did you know, for example, that oatmeal works as a skin exfoliant and softener? Or that honey makes a fine moisturizer while clay dries oily skin? Or that rosebuds, peppermint, tea leaves, and cinnamon possess healing properties? Imagine the many styles of soap you can create: beauty bars, fun shapes for kids, embedded designs that use tiny bars of soap and jewel-like decorative objects. You can make soaps for special uses like bubbling bath oil, soap on a rope, soap inside a loofah sponge, bath salts, and massage oil. See how soap--and soapmaking--benefits your body and mind. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color.
112 pages
Hardcover with Jacket
Pub Year : 2001